when asked about Narendra Modi On completing eight years as prime minister, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had nothing but praise for him, Patel said, adding that he paid “special attention” towards the state’s progress as CM from 2001 to 2014. Is. ,
Modi Has “Dedicated Himself” Towards Creating A New Identity India In these 96 years whose seeds were sown during his Gujarat tenure as Chief Minister, when he first approved the closure of Sardar Sarovar Dam gates under the Narmada scheme.
Modi approved Gujarat’s long-standing demand to close the gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam. This project is considered to be the lifeline of the state. After the approval of the Prime Minister, an expert committee was constituted which submitted its report to redress the problems of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. With the consent of the committee, the gates were finally closed on 16 June 2017. The closure of the gates opened up opportunities in the state as the dam’s capacity increased by 3.75 times to 4.73 million cubic meters (MCM).
Gujarat gets royalty for crude oil
Addressing another major issue soon after taking office, Modi in March 2015 approved the payment of Rs 763 crore to the Gujarat government in the form of royalty on priority crude oil and Rs 763 crore for the state’s needs. This was another big decision in favor of the state as the matter was pending in the Supreme Court at that time.
AIIMS in Rajkot
There was an enduring demand for an institution like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the state, and Modi, as the state’s chief minister, understood the need. Hence, after becoming the PM, his determination to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure, followed by approval for setting up of AIIMS in Rajkot, and later its foundation stone was laid in December 2020.
Lighthouse Project for Gujarat
The Lighthouse Project, an ambitious scheme of the Ministry of Urban Affairs, provides people with permanent homes keeping in mind the local climate and ecology. The states, which are part of this project are: Tripura, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Showcasing the best of new age global specialized technology, strong and affordable homes are built to withstand natural calamities like earthquakes. Under the Light House Project, 1,144 houses are being built in Rajkot city.
bullet train
Another important gift from Modi to Gujarat is the high-speed bullet train. Ahmedabad, along with Mumbai, India’s two business hubs, will be among the first cities to see the development of this rail corridor. The foundation of the project was laid by Modi on September 14, 2017 in the presence of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Recently, it has been reported that 98% of the land acquisition from the region of Gujarat has been completed under this project, the CM said.
Rail connectivity to Statue of Unity
In the last few years, the Statue of Unity has become the identity of Gujarat. Tourists from all over the world come here to see this 182 meter tall statue. To provide easy access to visitors, Modi inaugurated Kevadiya Railway Station in January 2021. This enhanced the connectivity of the world’s tallest statue located in Gujarat. At present, eight trains of Indian Rail walking on the road.
National law to some universities
The central government under Modi has granted Central University status to Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU) and Raksha Shakti University (RSU) (now known as National Defense University (RRU)) in September 2020. Kishan Reddy, who is the Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Development of the North Eastern Region, passed a special bill in this regard in the Parliament. Both the universities were established under the leadership of Modi when he was the Chief Minister. These educational institutions have gained prominence since attaining the ‘status’. Institutes of National Importance.
Apart from this, PM Modi also granted this status to Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar in November 2020. By conferring an honorary degree on this 175-year-old institution, it will now also get academic autonomy.
India’s first railway university
Acknowledging the state’s proficiency in sector-specific education, Modi inaugurated India’s first National Institute of Rail and Transport in Vadodara on Teachers’ Day in 2018, which offers undergraduate courses in transport management and business administration. technology among others.
global center for traditional medicine
Last month, Modi had laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Center for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar in the presence of WHO Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus, Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. GCTM will pave the way for Gujarat to become a global center in traditional medicine in the near future.
Green Airport
Modi has also helped in the development of a greenfield airport equipped with modern facilities in Rajkot. Situated on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway, the airport is being built in 1,000 hectares at an estimated cost of Rs 1,405 crore. Rajkot, which is the fourth largest city in Gujarat and the commercial capital of Saurashtra, is surrounded by manufacturing industries. Hence, this international airport is expected to generate a lot of jobs and boost the country’s exports.
hosting World leaders of gujarat
“A key feature of Narendra Modi’s tenure as Prime Minister has been to accord equal priority to states other than New Delhi for holding meetings with global leaders. Gujarat has certainly always topped their list of welcoming such celebrities. The vibrant culture of the state and its hospitality have always been the talk of the town during the crucial visit,” said CM Patel.
Soon after taking office, Prime Minister Modi invited Chinese President Xi Jinping in September 2014 and the two leaders held diplomatic discussions at the Sabarmati Riverfront.
In September 2017, former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe arrived in Ahmedabad during his visit to India, and participated in several programs and laid the foundation stone of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Train Project, also known as the Bullet Train.
In January 2018, when Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Prime Minister of Israel, visited India for the first time, he reached Ahmedabad for the first time and attended some events and inaugurations with Modi.
In 2020, former US President Donald Trump visited Gujarat, and Modi gave him a grand welcome and addressed a gathering at the world’s largest ‘Narendra Modi Stadium’ (then known as Motera Stadium).
In April 2022, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus and Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth visited Gujarat and participated in some important events.
In April 2022, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Gujarat and became the first British PM to visit Gujarat after independence. During his visit, he visited the ‘Gujarat University of Biotechnology’, India’s first biotechnology university established in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, UK. Johnson also visited the Bulldozer Manufacturing Plant in Halol.
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